Leica S2 video tutorials

By LR admin | Published: July 16, 2010

Dale Photo and Digital has published a series of Leica S2 video tutorials:

Continue after the break:

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Leica related news/links

By LR admin | Published: July 15, 2010
  • This Yashica viewfinder is suppose to work great with the Leica D-Lux 4 (the range is suppose to be identical to the Leica D-Lux 4 lens with wideangle and telephoto frame)
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First Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux shipped in the UK

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2010

One lucky owner received his new Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M lens in the UK today. The new 35 Lux lens, which was released on May 16, is scheduled for July shipment worldwide.

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Leica’s chairman: “Leica is back again”

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2010

Mr. Spiller

As previously reported Leica Camera AG is back in the profit zone. Amateurphotographer published some comments on this topic from Rudolf Spiller (Leica Camera AG chairman):

“Leica is back again. Innovative technical solutions, outstanding product quality and distinct design… this is what attracts and enthuses an increasing number of consumers worldwide. With its clear course for innovation, and its powerful and efficient structure, Leica has set the course for a successful turnaround. The success has been based on the readiness of both employees and management to support and structure the changes necessary to attain our shared objectives”

In the same article David Bell (managing director of Leica Camera Ltd, UK) explains the low supply of some Leica products:

“We simply cannot manufacture and stockpile new products in quantities suitable for a worldwide launch. ‘This highlights the importance of taking the company into profit and we thank our customers for patiently waiting for supplies of cameras like the M9. The good news here is that supplies are improving by the week.”

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Lightroom 3 will be available for registered Leica users by the end of July

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2010

The rumor is that the new version of Adobe LightRoom 3 will be available for download in the Leica owner’s area somewhere around July 24th, 2010 (and maybe even earlier). If you have not used your licence code to install the previous Adobe LightRoom 2 version, you will be able to download the latest version for free.

Leica has already indicated that their are working on providing the latest LightRoom version with the purchase of X1, M9  or S2 cameras.

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Leica V-Lux 20 firmware update v2.0 now available

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2010

To download the latest firmware v2.0 for Leica V-Lux 20, you will have to login to the Leica Owners’ area.

This is what’s fixed:

  1. [MODE PLAY] has been added to the [PLAYBACK MODE]. This playback mode is useful if you wish to play back only still pictures or only videos.
  2. It is now possible to capture still pictures from motion pictures. Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture.
  3. It is now possible to split motion pictures. A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes, to increase the space on your memory

After the M8 firmware update, the Image Shuttle software update and now the V-Lux 20 firmware update, the only one left is the rumored M9 firmware update. Maybe next week?

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New versions of Leica Image Shuttle software released

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2010

To download the latest v1.0 (PC) & v1.0.2 (Mac) of Leica Image Shuttle remote control software for Leica S2, you will have to login to the Leica Owners’ area.

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Firmware 2.005 for Leica M8 & M8.2 now available online

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2010

The new firmware 2.005 for Leica M8 and M8.2 can be now downloaded from Leica’s website.

What’s fixed:

Resolving the error message “Shutter fault”: When shooting in C-Mode (Continuous) or taking several pictures consecutively in S-Mode (Single), the message “Shutter Fault” may appear on the display.

Additional notes:

  • After updating to the new 2.005 firmware the LEICA M8 with quiet 1/4000s shutter and LEICA M8.2 can not be „downgraded“ to the previous firmware.
  • User profiles will be deleted during the update process and will need to be recreated after the firmware upgrade process.
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